By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026

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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Fudge Balls

Serves 24

82 cal · 10 min

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Fudge Balls

Recipe GLPR1abe55fd79901b

4.5(1)
Snack
10 min
82 cal
Servings: 24
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

These no-bake peanut butter fudge balls combine wholesome ingredients like dates, banana, and natural peanut butter for a naturally sweet treat. Chewy and satisfying, these gluten-free energy bites are perfect for snacking, dessert, or lunchbox additions.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup pitted dates (about 16 regular-sized)

3/4 cup natural peanut butter

1 large banana

1/2 cup certified gluten-free quick oats

1/4 cup certified gluten-free oat bran

Directions

  1. Add the pitted dates to a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Pulse the dates until they break down into a thick, paste-like consistency.

  2. Add the natural peanut butter and banana to the food processor with the date paste. Pulse everything together until the mixture is thoroughly combined and smooth.

  3. Add the quick oats and oat bran to the mixture. Pulse several times until just combined—the mixture will be quite sticky. If the mixture is too sticky to handle, place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour until it firms up enough to roll. If needed, wet your hands slightly while rolling to prevent sticking.

  4. Shape the mixture into 20-24 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow them to firm up completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

All five ingredients are staples at every Charlotte-area chain—dates and oat bran are the least common but still stock items at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger, requiring no special trip. At roughly 60 cents per serving, this is genuinely cheap, driven by the peanut butter and oats doing the heavy lifting. The stated 10 minutes is honest for rolling and chilling, though you'll need an extra 30 minutes in the fridge for them to set properly before serving, so plan accordingly. This is an excellent no-cook weeknight snack or lunchbox addition that reheats or doesn't need to, and North Carolina's strong peanut farming heritage makes this a natural fit for the region.

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